History

Peter Iredale Wreck: From Tragedy to Tourist Attraction in Oregon

On October 25, 1906, the sailing vessel Peter Iredale was bound from Salina Cruz, Mexico to Portland, Oregon when she ran into trouble trying to enter the mouth of the Columbia River in thick mist and a rising tide. Heavy winds drove the ship aground near Fort Stevens. All 27 passengers (including...

Stay In A Historic Bed & Breakfast in Astoria Oregon

If you're looking for an awesome place along the Oregon coast to get away from city life, Astoria is where you want to be. This small city on the Columbia River and north banks of Young's bay is just miles from the Pacific and is the oldest American city west of the Rockies. Surrounded by Douglas...

These 20 Places in Oregon Have The Weirdest Names Ever

Oregon is chock-full of weird, wacky, and wonderful history, reflected in the naming of towns and locales around the state. Here are just a few funny town names in the state of Oregon: 1. Timbuktu County: Washington You may have heard of Timbuktu, a locale in Mali, Africa that refers to a far-off...

Infamous Lone Gray Wolf, OR-7, Presumed Dead, Left His Mark Forever

In 1843, our Oregon pioneer forefathers gathered in a series of meetings that would unite them to a common purpose while ultimately causing the extinction of the indigenous Gray Wolf from our state lands. Wolves were as troublesome to early settlers and their livestock as they are today. "Efforts...

Visit An Awe-Inspiring Underground River Flowing Through Oregon

Many have heard about the Oregon Caves near Cave Junction Oregon, but not many know the intriguing tale about their discovery. The story starts on a hunting trip in 1874 with Elijah Davidson and his faithful dog. Check out the video below to see how an underground river led to the discovery of the...

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